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J555 MGP

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,950 mi
Last recorded84,950 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 MGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 84,950 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 79,717 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 71,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,796 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,804 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,640 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 55,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 51,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,574 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre pressure warning message displayed

Fail 10 Jun 2014 38,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre pressure warning message displayed

Pass 14 May 2013 31,935 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 31,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,994 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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J555 MGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 66,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J555 MGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J555 MGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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